In this study, bronze matrix and B4C reinforced composite materials were
produced by the P/M method, and diffusion bonding processes were applied to
these materials in the experimental setup created by the Taguchi method. In
the bonding processes, it is assumed that the temperature required for
diffusion will also be sufficient for the sintering of the samples, so an
additional sintering process has not been performed on the specimens. Shear
and microhardness tests and microstructural examinations were carried out to
determine the material characterization. Microstructure examinations
indicated that the powder metal specimens were properly sintered. In
experimental studies, a decrease in microhardness and an increase in shear
strength were observed as the temperature increased. With the increase in
reinforcement rate, an increase in the shear strength of bonds and
microhardness was observed. After the optimization process, the optimum
result was detected in the bonding at 820?C temperature, 20 kg load, and 40
minutes 2 duration in unreinforced bonding. At the end of the verification
experiments, it was observed that the resistance value obtained in the
experimental studies and the estimated value were negligible at 3.71%, and
there was a 21.92% progress in shear strength compared to the initial
parameter value.